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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events

Jan
27
Sat
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakland Twp Winter Carnival - CANCELLED @ Bear Creek Nature Park

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival

Oakland Twp Winter Carnival – at Bear Creek Nature Park. FREE Park & Shuttle At Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). Activities include – live entertainment, crafts, a magic show, ice sculpture demonstration with photo ops, puppet show, archery target shooting, penguin bowling, snowball toss, snowball fight, ice skating (weather dependent), and more. Warm beverages and pizza will be on hand while supplies last. FREE parking at Shuttle located at Rochester Christian Church (4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-652-3353). ALL PARKING IS AT THIS LOCATION. This is a FREE event hosted by Oakland Twp Parks and RecMORE INFO

More winter festivals

Per Oakland Twp Parks and Rec: Oakland Township’s Winter Carnival on January 27 has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. The Bear Creek Nature Park field is currently waterlogged and slushy as a result of the warming weather, snow melt, and rain. 

Feb
4
Sun
Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek @ Heritage Park
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek

Heritage Park Snowshoe Trek – Explore the woods on snowshoes. Lesson provided and an additional charge for snowshoe rental. Special discounted rental fee of $5/pair for program participants or bring your own snowshoes. If no snow, we will walk the trails. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots. All ages. $5. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department. Pre-registration required. To register.

Feb
14
Wed
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll @ Heritage Park

Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll

Heritage Park Sweetheart Stroll – Celebrate Valentines Day with a candle-lit hike through the trails of Heritage Park. Share your love of nature as you discover the courtship and mating behaviors of native animals. Complete the evening with a warm drink and sweet treats at the Nature Center. Ages 18+.  Preregistration required. $8 resident / $13 non. To register. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.

More Farmington Hills events

Mar
9
Sat
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.

More maple syrup events

Mar
10
Sun
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest @ MSU Tollgate Farm

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest

MSU Tollgate Farm MapleFest – at MSU Tollgate farm. This family-friendly event begins with a wagon tour out to the Sugar Bush where you will tour the Sugar Shack, learn how to tap a tree, explore the history of maple tapping and more. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by MSU Tollgate Farm.

More maple syrup events

Mar
23
Sat
Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Heritage Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am
Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ Heritage Park

Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza

Farmington Hills Egg Hunt Extravaganza– at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills. Six one hour time slots begin at 10a. Hop down the bunny trail and search for eggs, stop at treat stations, and enjoy inflatables and egg painting. Rain or shine event. All ages. $9 res / $14 non res.  Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.

May
24
Fri
Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day @ Heritage Park Splash Pad
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day

Heritage Park Splash Pad Opening Day at Splash Pad at Heritage Park (248-536-5617, www.ci.farmington-hills.mi.us). Heritage Park has a small splash pad at the north end of the park near the north shelter / picnic

area and playground. Kids are free to run through splash pad when the weather is warm enough. Entry to Heritage Park is FREE and so is the Splash Pad! REVIEW / PICS / INFO

May
31
Fri
Full Moon Fridays Farmington Hills @ Heritage Park Farmington Hills
May 31 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Full Moon Fridays Farmington Hills @ Heritage Park Farmington Hills

Full Moon Fridays Farmington Hills

Full Moon Fridays Farmington Hills – Enjoy the evening air as you head into Heritage Park after dark at a Full

Moon Friday Night Hike. Listen for nocturnal animals, observe the night sky, and heighten your senses along the way. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration required. Hike will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department. Pre-registration required. To register.

More info

Jun
12
Wed
Lyon Twp Free Summer Concerts @ Inspiration Park
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lyon Twp Free Summer Concerts

Lyon Twp Free Summer Concerts – Music on the Grand summer concert series at Inspiration Park on Grand River in New Hudson, Michigan. Enjoy FREE family fun entertainment at Inspiration Park on select Wednesday evenings this summer from 6p-8p. In addition to live music, a food truck and kids activities will be on-site. Bring your blanket/chair and plan a relaxing and fun evening with the community. Music acts will reflect a wide variety of genres.

Music schedule

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.

Jun
14
Fri
Oakland Twp Summer Concerts @ Bear Creek Nature Park
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts

Oakland Twp Summer Concerts – Oakland Twp Parks and Rec hosts free summer concerts on select Fridays this summer with the Music in the Meadows concert series.

Bring a blanket, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Register Online at oaklandtownship.recdesk.com.

Music schedule and location info

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not run these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details, or event cancellations.